Joey Wuertemberger of the Jim McLean Golf Center in Fort Worth, TX, recognized as one of the top teachers in Texas by Golf Digest, has joined a growing list of top teaching professionals who have discovered the benefits of the Putting Stick®, a training aid manufactured in Waconia, MN by TPK Golf.
“The Putting Stick® is a valuable training aid to not only my teaching but to all of my students,” Wuertenberger noted. “The Putting Stick provides excellent feedback to my students in many different important areas, but most important it provides instant feedback on how the putter face is aligned relative to the putter path around impact.”
If the putter face is open, the ball will roll off to the right; if closed, the ball will roll off to the left.
“For a natural stroke, the path can be more or less arched, but returning the putter face back to square at impact provides instant feedback to my players,” Wuertemberger added.
About the Putting Stick®
The Putting Stick®, manufactured and distributed by TPK Golf of Waconia, MN, is 46 inches long, coming with a leveling bubble to ensure that the surface is flat. There is an adjustable bar on the back end that helps golfers take the proper length of backswing. A mirror, easily attached to the base, allows golfers to ensure that their eyes are aligned correctly. If the putter face is not square at impact, the ball will roll off the stick before reaching the end. Balls going off to the right will indicate an open face and balls going off to the left a closed face. It can be used indoors or on the putting green. A new pro version model features a mirror built into the training aid, making it even more portable. In addition, the far-end of the stick is now beveled to allow a more consistent roll on the green as the ball leaves the training aid. The leveler can now also designate up and down along with side to side, providing the ability to practice uphill or downhill putts on the practice putting greens and get a better feel for the speed of the greens.
About TPK Golf
TPK offers quality leather products made in the United States for golfers. Owner Vlad Gribovsky is also the agent for artist Bud Chapman and the Infamous 18 Holes of Golf and the patent holder and manufacturer of the Putting Stick®. For more information, call 800-433-4653 or visit www.tpkgolf.com
About Joey Wuertemberger
Wuertemberger is the lead master instructor and director of outside operations at the Jim McLean Golf Center in Fort Worth, TX and rated as one of Golf Digest’s top teachers in Texas. He is one of the busiest teachers in the McLean system, staying busy from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. most days. After playing the mini-tours, the Indiana native began his teaching career at Pinehurst Resort and Spa under Eric Alpenfels and then moved to Hank Haney, both of which are Golf Digest Top 50 and Golf Magazine Top 100 teachers. Joey also mentored under Bill Davis, Director of Instruction and Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher at Jupiter Hills Club in Tequesta, Florida. In addition, he has had the opportunity to watch or spend time with top teachers such as Chuck Cook, Dave Pelz, Stan Utley, Mike Shannon, Dr. Rick Jensen, Ben Doyle, Pat O’Brien, Todd Anderson and every instructor at the Jim McLean Golf School at Doral. Brad Dalke, the No. 2 American Junior Golf Association player, is one of his many junior students.
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